Treat your pinched nerve at home

You can try to treat your pinched nerve at home using the following methods:

• Massage the area that feels discomfort using light strokes with the fingers of your other hand.
• Apply ice or heat to your fingers or other areas affected by the pinched nerve.
• Keep your arm and fingers elevated a bit when lying down with a pillow.
• Try stretches and exercises that target the affected area.
• Avoid doing anything repetitive with your fingers for too long without a break.
• Train your other hand to complete tasks that you would normally do with the hand experiencing discomfort.
• Make sure equipment you use with your hands is sized appropriately to your body, and that your workspace allows you to complete tasks with your fingers, hands, and wrists in a comfortable and natural position.